Shannon Sharpe temporarily steps away from ESPN after ex-girlfriend’s $50-million rape lawsuit

Shannon Sharpe announced Thursday that he has decided to temporarily step away from his ESPN duties, four days after a woman filed a $50-million civil lawsuit in which she accuses the “First Take” panelist of raping her while they were in a two-year relationship. The lawsuit, filed Sunday in Clark County, Nev., seeks damages for … Read more

Nicolas Cage dismissed in ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit, but assault claims against their son remain

Nicolas Cage, once accused of negligence by ex-girlfriend Christina Fulton, will not face further litigation in her ongoing assault and battery lawsuit against their son. Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday granted Fulton’s request to dismiss her allegations against the Oscar-winning “Leaving Las Vegas” actor with prejudice, meaning she cannot refile her claims. In … Read more